Jolene Jones posted photos of herself -- one as a bodybuilder and another after she gave up a 'grueling gym regimen' -- on Facebook with a message that's drawn thousands of positive responses.

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"This isn't your typical transformation photo," Jones wrote. "I went from being controlled by my grueling gym regimen and weighing chicken and having protein shakes in my purse to fully enjoying a social life."

Jones said the photo on the left was taken in 2015, while the photo on the right was taken two weeks ago while rafting the Middle Fork Flathead River in Montana's Glacier National Park, ABC NEWS reported.

The 26-year-old added, "Some people might say this is 'letting yourself go' but you can't put a price tag on happiness."

She said she posted the photos on social media to encourage others with her message of body positivity.